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The Ability of a Community to Withstand Environmental Disturbances (Community

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The ability of a community to withstand environmental disturbances (community stability) is correlated with:


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Peptide Hormone

Type of hormone that is a protein, a peptide, a glycoprotein, or is derived from an amino acid.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature regulation, hunger, and thirst, as well as hormones.

Posterior Pituitary

Portion of the pituitary gland that stores and secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone produced by the hypothalamus.

Positive Feedback

Mechanism of homeostatic response in which the output of the system intensifies and increases the activity of the system.

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